Wärtsilä among 100 most sustainable corporati...

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 30 January 2009, at 4.45 pm
(EET)

Wärtsilä is, for the first time, included in the list of the 100 most
sustainable companies in the world. The companies included in the
Global 100 were considered to have managed their environmental,
social and governance risks and opportunities best among their
industry peers. The list was published at the World Economic Forum in
Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.

"This recognition is a clear testimonial to Wärtsilä's long-term
commitment to sustainable development, and it indicates that we are
on the right track in developing our sustainability performance. This
gives us an excellent platform on which to base the further
improvement of our products, solutions, and our operations in
general," says Marko Vainikka, General Manager, Sustainability,
Wärtsilä Corporation.

The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World is a
project which was initiated by Corporate Knights Inc, in co-operation
with a research firm Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc. Launched
in 2005, the annual Global 100 is announced each year at the World
Economic Forum in Davos.

For further information, please contact:

Marko Vainikka
General Manager, Sustainability
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel. [phone]
[e-mail]

Atte Palomäki
Group Vice President, Corporate Communications
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]


Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them
with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and
environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the
marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as
services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out
to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is
achieved by the dedication of close to 19,000 professionals manning
160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on
the Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com


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